US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over West River & SR 745

Good

New Haven County, Connecticut · 0.5 MI S of Rt 10 · Structure no. 00163A

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,032 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
142,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over West River & SR 745 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over West River & SR 745 in New Haven County, Connecticut. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 142,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 211,295 by 2043. The structure is 1,032 ft (314.7 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesWest River & SR 745
Location0.5 MI S of Rt 10
RouteInterstate 95
CountyNew Haven County
StateConnecticut
Coordinates41.28357, -72.93921
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,032 ft (314.7 m)
Longest span203 ft (62 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142,200 (2023)
Projected traffic211,295 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$47.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over West River & SR 745 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over West River & SR 745 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over West River & SR 745 carry?

About 142,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over West River & SR 745?

The structure is 1,032 ft (314.7 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (62 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over West River & SR 745?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.